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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on December 18, 2012 at 17:02

I have been unable to find anything yet but will continue searching.  Lets hope another member has seen this before.

To be honest it does appear to be a custom marking not so much a manufactures tang

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on December 18, 2012 at 18:15

I agree Jan looks custom for sure on that JW

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on December 18, 2012 at 18:16

That other knife I see a marking but can't make out anything.

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Permalink Reply by Craig Mobley on December 18, 2012 at 18:27

Both of the knives have the same JW marking. I agree it is custom, but I am just having problems figuring out who the maker is.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on December 18, 2012 at 18:32

OK well let me  ask this any idea where the knives are from?  Where did you buy them. That could make a difference as I can think of at least 3 custom knifemakers with those initials.

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Permalink Reply by Craig Mobley on December 18, 2012 at 18:38

I bought them at an auction in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on December 18, 2012 at 18:48

Thanks Craig, its a long shot but might help skinny down the list

Craig Mobley said:

I bought them at an auction in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Permalink Reply by Thorvan Patten JR. on December 18, 2012 at 21:21

   Very nice!

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Permalink Reply by Bill Fletcher on December 19, 2012 at 6:35

Hello,  I purchased the Cotton sampler pictured below with the Tang Stamp, JW, from eBay.  The handle material is spalted maple and was made by custom knife maker Jim Watson.  This tang JW  looks pretty much like yours.  Hopes this helps a bit,  Best regards

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Permalink Reply by Craig Mobley on December 19, 2012 at 6:44

Bill thank you for your information.  You are right the JW does look very very similar.  I will make sure I check it out.

Bill Fletcher said:

Hello,  I purchased the Cotton sampler pictured below with the Tang Stamp, JW, from eBay.  The handle material is spalted maple and was made by custom knife maker Jim Watson.  This tang JW  looks pretty much like yours.  Hopes this helps a bit,  Best regards

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Permalink Reply by Craig Mobley on December 19, 2012 at 7:09

Bill have you every had any luck finding any information online about custom knifemaker Jim Watson? 

Bill Fletcher said:

Hello,  I purchased the Cotton sampler pictured below with the Tang Stamp, JW, from eBay.  The handle material is spalted maple and was made by custom knife maker Jim Watson.  This tang JW  looks pretty much like yours.  Hopes this helps a bit,  Best regards

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on December 19, 2012 at 8:31

Well if its this Jim Watson he is quite famous and has written a book:

Watson

In a process handed down from his grandfather, Jim Watson explains and illustrates sharpening techniques for numerous woodcarving tools and knives of various sizes and shapes including pocket knives and kitchen knives. The necessary materials for proper sharpening are listed and discussed with methods for reconditioning and making you own new knives and tools as well as information on resurfacing the sharpening stones. By following Jim's instructions and adding a little practice and patience, everyone will be able to achieve and maintain a superior edge, as keen as the piece of steel will allow.

175 pages, 6 x 9 (Paperback)

Item #: BK650

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